Around Blécourt

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From Blécourt, follow a peaceful route through the lush landscapes of the Cambrésis region. The paths wind their way through fields and meadows, leading first to Cuvillers, where tranquillity and authenticity reign supreme, then to Bantigny, a small village with discreet charm, before reaching Abancourt and its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Here, every step is an invitation to savour the silence of the country lanes, observe the work of the land and soak up the gentle atmosphere of the area. An ideal getaway to recharge your batteries and rediscover the simple riches of rural life.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 31 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 74 m
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    Lowest point: 45 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Blécourt Town Hall.

(S/E) From the crossroads of Rue Moncheaux, opposite the church, turn left into Rue du Fourcin. Then turn right onto the path. At the end, turn right towards the D402.

(1) At the intersection, turn left and then, in the bend, turn left onto Chemin des Bœufs.

(2) At the junction with the D49, continue straight ahead, then turn left towards Cuvillers.

(3) At the Quatre Chemins crossroads, turn right onto Chemin des Bœufs and cross the A2 motorway.

(4) Shortly afterwards, take the road on the left. At the end, turn left towards Cuvillers and cross the A2 motorway again. Continue towards Cuvilliers

(5) At the junction with the D152 (Cuvillers), go straight ahead onto Rue Camille Tribout, turn right onto Chemin du Moulin and ignore the road on the right.

(6) At the intersection, turn left and after a few hundred metres, turn left and continue to the entrance to Bantigny.

(7) At the Rue d'En Haut crossroads, turn left onto a path. At the D152 crossroads, continue straight ahead on Rue de la Chapelle (Cuvillers). At the three-way junction by the chapel, turn right.

(8) At the intersection of Rue de la Chapelle (Bantigny), turn left, ignore the street on the left and turn right onto Rue d'En Haut. Follow the pedestrian path towards the multipurpose hall on the left.

(9) At the bend in Rue de la Mairie, continue straight ahead. At the intersection with Rue de l'Église, turn right, then left onto Rue du Calvaire and ignore the two streets on the left.

(10) At the three-way junction on Rue du Calvaire, turn left and follow the road. At the crossroads, go straight ahead.

(11) Further on, turn left onto the D402.

(12) At the crossroads, go straight ahead onto Rue des Fresnois (Abancourt) and turn right. At the chapel, turn right onto Rue du Pont. At the intersection with Rue d'En Bas, turn left, then right.

(13) At the intersection with Grande Rue, turn right and ignore the street on the left. Just after the cemetery, turn left, follow the road and ignore the road on the right.

(14) At the intersection with Rue du Bout d'En Haut, turn right, cross the railway line and turn left onto Rue de la Gare. Stay on this road until you reach the D140.

(15) At the intersection with the D140, turn right and then left onto Chemin de la Rue de la Dessous towards Blécourt. Cross the railway line and continue straight ahead at the crossroads.

(16) At the bend in the D402, turn right onto Grand Place. Take thesecond right onto Rue de Moncheaux and arrive at the car park in front of the town hall. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 55 m - Town hall car park Rue de Moncheaux.
  2. 1 : km 1.51 - alt. 62 m - D402.
  3. 2 : km 3.04 - alt. 72 m - D49.
  4. 3 : km 3.73 - alt. 71 m - The Four Crossroads.
  5. 4 : km 4.41 - alt. 72 m - Oxen's Path.
  6. 5 : km 6.38 - alt. 71 m - D152.
  7. 6 : km 7.63 - alt. 66 m - Mill Road.
  8. 7 : km 8.94 - alt. 54 m - Rue d'En Haut.
  9. 8 : km 9.91 - alt. 53 m - Chapel Street.
  10. 9 : km 10.23 - alt. 48 m - Town Hall Street.
  11. 10 : km 10.59 - alt. 45 m - Calvary Street.
  12. 11 : km 11.57 - alt. 56 m - La Marmotte.
  13. 12 : km 12.42 - alt. 59 m - D402.
  14. 13 : km 13.13 - alt. 47 m - Main Street.
  15. 14 : km 14.23 - alt. 60 m - Bout d'En Haut Street.
  16. 15 : km 14.98 - alt. 61 m - D140.
  17. 16 : km 16.54 - alt. 52 m - D402.
  18. S/E : km 16.72 - alt. 55 m - Town hall car park Rue de Moncheaux.

Notes

(S/E) Church of Our Lady of the Rosary.
(7) Chapel of the Merciful God.
(8) Chapel of Our Lady, Town Hall.
(10) Calvary Chapel.
(12) Saint Anthony Chapel.
(13) Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Calvary, Cemetery.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
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Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
MFLH
MFLH

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I would prefer an arrow to move along the route to guide me on my journey.
The route is very well done, only this "detail" (which is important to me) is missing.
Thank you for your attention and all your hard work.
Kind regards
MFLH

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